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When was the Indian Air Force (IAF) established?
When was the Indian Air Force (IAF) established?
- 1950
- 1947 (correct)
- 1932
- 1927
Who was the Chairman of the Indian Sandhurst Committee?
Who was the Chairman of the Indian Sandhurst Committee?
- Skeene Committee
- General Staff
- Indian Army
- Sir Andrew Skeene (correct)
What was the primary recommendation of the Skeene Committee?
What was the primary recommendation of the Skeene Committee?
- Establishment of an Air Arm of the Indian Army (correct)
- Increase in the rate of Indian recruitment
- Provision of flying training facilities
- Creation of a separate Air Force for India
In which year was the report of the Skeene Committee published?
In which year was the report of the Skeene Committee published?
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What was the main purpose of the Indian Sandhurst Committee?
What was the main purpose of the Indian Sandhurst Committee?
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Study Notes
Indian Air Force (IAF) Establishment
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) was established in 1932.
Indian Sandhurst Committee
- The Chairman of the Indian Sandhurst Committee was S.K. Singh.
- The main purpose of the Indian Sandhurst Committee was to establish an officer training academy in India, similar to the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, UK.
Skeene Committee
- The primary recommendation of the Skeene Committee was to establish an air force in India.
- The report of the Skeene Committee was published in 1934.
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